That was not immediately fatal, but it would be in a few weeks because we did not have the medical knowledge available locally to do anything for him ...unless he could get help from an Army surgeon. However, he was no longer shooting, and that was my main interest.This guy did shout with the pain of his wound, and another of the shooters looked at him. That was a fatal mistake because he exposed enough of the side of his head to have one of the shooters from inside the house remove the back of. I can get you that one today."I knew there was a reason I paid for your lake house."Two hours later, I finally broke free long enough to go check on progress at the warehouse. Seeing Sheila's car, next to my reserved spot, was a reminder of my little errand the night before. I had tucked her into bed, like a child. Something about her stirred my protective urges.Word from security was that Sheila had not checked in yet, but that she had requested a pick up at 11:30 AM. Til then her car was safe. "She nodded."So, why?"She paused, as if collecting her thoughts, though I knew it couldn't be a new question. Not with her father around. But she still stared intently into space for a bit before looking at me."When we met," she said, "I told you I wanted to explore. I've done my exploration. Or at least most of it."We shared a salacious grin."So," she continued, "when I started thinking about what I really wanted, it wasn't the adventure. It was the weekends together."I nodded. "They were. ‘He wants my money. He knows of my family’s fortune, of course, and he knows it’s hidden in the house. I’m certain he sent someone up to murder my father and me. And when he’s broke from prison he’ll just walk right into the mansion, get his money and be off.’ I moved toward her. ‘And where do I fall into this picture?’ She turned her head, giving me a sideways glance. ‘I found you, because I knew who you were, what you’d done. Detective Bam Barkley: you made some shady deals yourself in the.